WBOK Radio Show addresses concerns about New Orleans East
WBOK 1230 AM invited residents of New Orleans East to be guests on last Friday’s morning radio show in response to the letter that was sent out on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. The letter called residents of New Orleans East to action to support a request to elected officials to provide an action plan within 30 days for increasing economic development in the area.
From 8:30 am until 9:30 am, Sylvia Scineaux-Richard, President of the East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission (ENONAC); Tangee Wall, Executive Director of Friends of Joe W. Brown Park; Bryan Jourdain, President of the Lake Bullard Neighborhood Improvement District; and Lisa Stafford, Owner of NOELA Services, LLC, talked about their concerns related to the lack of economic development in the East.
Residents share their opinions on local dining options
During the month of September, NOELA Newsletter readers entered their preferences for dining options and their opinions on establishments currently in the area. The results are shown below:
When asked how often they eat out in New Orleans East, 37% responded with weekly, while 34% responded with monthly. The remaining respondents indicated that they don’t eat out very often, but reasons included that there are few options to choose from, or they expressed fatigue from eating at the same establishments repeatedly, the majority of which are fast food.
NOLA.com | New Orleans City Council OK's restrictions on new dollar stores
October 18, 2019. Seeking to attract more large grocery stores with wide food selections to New Orleans East, the New Orleans City Council this week approved rules to limit the further spread of discount stores that have proliferated there and in some other neighborhoods.
The rules also grant grocers extra floor space if they open new stores in the Chef Menteur Highway, Hayne Boulevard, Downman Road and Morrison Road corridors.
Department: Department of Defense Agency:Defense Commissary Agency Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations Salary: $12.95 to $16.84 / Per Hour Series and Grade: GS-2091-3 Open Period: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 to Sunday, October 20, 2019 Position Information: Permanent - Part-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public
Department: Department of Defense Agency:Defense Commissary Agency Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations Salary: $14.00 to $20.39 / Per Hour Series and Grade: WG-6914-4 Open Period: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 to Sunday, October 20, 2019 Position Information: Permanent - Part-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public
Department: Department of the Army Agency:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Few vacancies - New Orleans, Louisiana Salary: $23.12 to $26.98 / Per Hour Series and Grade: WG-5803-10 Open Period: Monday, October 7, 2019 to Monday, October 21, 2019 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs Agency:General Counsel Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations Salary: $42,053.00 to $59,694.00 / Per Year Series and Grade: GS-0950-7 Open Period: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 to Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public
Department: Department of the Air Force Agency:Air National Guard Units Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancies - Belle Chasse, Louisiana Salary: $51,440.00 to $66,868.00 / Per Year Series and Grade: GS-0343-9 Open Period: Thursday, October 3, 2019 to Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: National Guard & Reserves, Open to the public
Department: Department of the Army Agency:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy - Orleans County, Louisiana Salary: $26.28 to $30.64 / Per Hour Series and Grade: WJ-7404-3 Open Period: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public
Department: Department of Homeland Security Agency:U.S. Coast Guard Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancy - New Orleans, Louisiana Salary: $24.38 to $28.45 / Per Hour Series and Grade: WL-4102-09 Open Period: Friday, October 18, 2019 to Monday, October 28, 2019 Position Information: This is a permanent appointment. - This is a full-time position. Who May Apply: Open to the public
Department: Department of Agriculture Agency:Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 2 vacancies - New Orleans, Louisiana Salary: $88,704.00 to $115,313.00 / Per Year Series and Grade: GS-2210-13 Open Period: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 to Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time Who May Apply: Open to the public
Every Wednesday, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon attractions. The Appreciation Days will rotate each week from the Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Zoo and Planetarium (Louisiana Nature Center).
October 2nd Aquarium
October 9th Insectarium
October 16th Zoo
October 23rd Planetarium
October 30th Planetarium
Upcoming Events & Dates
Seventh District New Orleans Neighborhood Police Anti-Crime Council meetings, or NONPACC, occur on the third Wednesday of each month at 6pm, at the Seventh District Station, 10101 Dwyer Road. These meetings provide community members with an opportunity to voice their concerns directly to the District Commander.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - Wednesday, October 23, 2019 New Orleans Film Festival
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp St. NOLA 70130
(504) 309-6633
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 | 5:00 pm
Faith and Football
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church
Saints players share encouraging testimonies
Thursday, October 24, 2019 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
“2-For” Thursdays Financial Seminars + Rolled Ice Cream
Topic: Pay Yourself First
Freezy Street
10709 Chef Menteur Highway #1
New Orleans
RSVP requested to Anthony Bridges, 504-569-3420 or anthony.bridges@bankwithfidelity.com
Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:00 pm Saints vs Arizona Cardinals
Mercedes Benz Superdome
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | Noon to 2 pm
AARP Healthy Lunch Break…Al Fresco!
Joe W. Brown Park
5601 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
For more info and to register, call 877-926-8300 or visit aarp.cvent.com/FitnessParkNewOrleans2019
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6 pm ENONAC Commissioner Advisory Board Meeting
St. Maria Goretti Community Center
7300 Crowder Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
Thursday, October 31, 2019 7 pm – 11 pm Halloween Costume Party
Crystal Magnolia Country Club
7221 Curran Blvd NOLA 70126
Call Keshia at 504.251. 9788 for more info
November 12 - Deadline to request an absentee by mail ballot is 4:30pm, other than military and overseas voters. You can request an absentee ballot on GeauxVote.com on-line or by written request to your registrar of voters.
November 15 - Deadline for your parish registrar of voters to receive a voted mail ballot is 4:30pm, except for military and overseas voters.
November 16 - Vote at your regular polling place between 7:00am- 8:00pm, and remind your friends about voting!
Early Voting Site for New Orleans East
Chef Menteur Voting Machine Warehouse Site
8870 Chef Menteur Highway
New Orleans, LA 70126
Registrar of Voters Office
Main Office
1300 Perdido St. #1W24
New Orleans, LA 70112
